Regional Director of Warehouse & Distribution - Food & Beverage

Vaco
$120,000.00 - $150,000.00 / yr
United States, Florida, Miami
Mar 10, 2025
Vaco is Conducting a Search for a Regional Director of Warehouse & Distribution - Food & Beverage Vaco is proud to partner with a leading national organization in the food and beverage manufacturing sector to identify a dynamic Regional Director of Warehouse & Distribution - Food & Beverage. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead multi-site operations, drive cost optimization, and implement safety and efficiency improvements across multiple distribution centers. Exact client details will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Location: Onsite in Palm Beach County OR Dade County, with 50% travel to multiple distribution centers in South Florida. Compensation & Benefits: Target total compensation: ~$150K Competitive benefits package and significant career growth opportunities within a large-scale organization. About the Role This is a high-impact leadership position overseeing multi-site warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring safety, cost control, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with a background in site leadership, logistics, and cost management within a high-volume food or beverage manufacturing warehouse environment. Key Responsibilities: Oversee multi-site food & beverage warehouse & distribution operations, ensuring efficiency, cost management, and continuous improvement. Drive cost optimization through labor cost management, transportation efficiencies, and inventory control strategies. Develop and implement safety-first initiatives, ensuring OSHA, DOT, and EHS compliance across all locations. Lead continuous improvement programs to enhance productivity, minimize waste, and improve on-time delivery metrics. Establish data-driven performance metrics for warehouse and fleet operations, ensuring operational excellence and accountability. Engage and develop site leadership teams, fostering a culture of performance, safety, and cost-conscious decision-making. Partner with senior leadership, supply chain teams, and logistics providers to streamline distribution operations. Travel up to 50% to oversee warehouse sites, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement standardization efforts. What We're Looking For: 7+ years of leadership experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or distribution (must be in food or beverage manufacturing). Proven track record in cost control and warehouse efficiency improvements. Deep understanding of OSHA, DOT, and EHS compliance in a warehouse/distribution setting. Strong experience in multi-site operations and site leadership. Hands-on experience managing fleet operations, warehouse staff, and distribution logistics. Ability to analyze data, implement KPIs, and drive business results. Strategic thinker with the ability to execute short-term and long-term operational improvements. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). This is a career-defining leadership opportunity to join a high-growth organization and take ownership of high-performing food and beverage warehouse and distribution operations. If you're a results-driven logistics and operations leader with experience in food or beverage manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. Exact company details will be shared with shortlisted candidates. Vaco is Conducting a Search for a Regional Director of Warehouse & Distribution - Food & Beverage Vaco is proud to partner with a leading national organization in the food and beverage manufacturing sector to identify a dynamic Regional Director of Warehouse & Distribution - Food & Beverage. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead multi-site operations, drive cost optimization, and implement safety and efficiency improvements across multiple distribution centers. Exact client details will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Location: Onsite in Palm Beach County OR Dade County, with 50% travel to multiple distribution centers in South Florida. Compensation & Benefits: Target total compensation: ~$150K Competitive benefits package and significant career growth opportunities within a large-scale organization. About the Role This is a high-impact leadership position overseeing multi-site warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring safety, cost control, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with a background in site leadership, logistics, and cost management within a high-volume food or beverage manufacturing warehouse environment. Key Responsibilities: Oversee multi-site food & beverage warehouse & distribution operations, ensuring efficiency, cost management, and continuous improvement. Drive cost optimization through labor cost management, transportation efficiencies, and inventory control strategies. Develop and implement safety-first initiatives, ensuring OSHA, DOT, and EHS compliance across all locations. Lead continuous improvement programs to enhance productivity, minimize waste, and improve on-time delivery metrics. Establish data-driven performance metrics for warehouse and fleet operations, ensuring operational excellence and accountability. Engage and develop site leadership teams, fostering a culture of performance, safety, and cost-conscious decision-making. Partner with senior leadership, supply chain teams, and logistics providers to streamline distribution operations. Travel up to 50% to oversee warehouse sites, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement standardization efforts. What We're Looking For: 7+ years of leadership experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or distribution (must be in food or beverage manufacturing). Proven track record in cost control and warehouse efficiency improvements. Deep understanding of OSHA, DOT, and EHS compliance in a warehouse/distribution setting. Strong experience in multi-site operations and site leadership. Hands-on experience managing fleet operations, warehouse staff, and distribution logistics. Ability to analyze data, implement KPIs, and drive business results. Strategic thinker with the ability to execute short-term and long-term operational improvements. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). This is a career-defining leadership opportunity to join a high-growth organization and take ownership of high-performing food and beverage warehouse and distribution operations. If you're a results-driven logistics and operations leader with experience in food or beverage manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. Exact company details will be shared with shortlisted candidates. Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 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